All of our events are free to attend and designed to deepen engagement, understanding, and interaction with art education.
The Reading Group is a regular series of facilitated conversations exploring practical and experimental ideas, theories, and approaches to teaching and practicing art. Facilitated in-person through guided discussions that draw on readings recommended from our specialist resource Library.
make online is an international forum for artist-teachers to share tools, skills and ideas. Hosted online every half-term through short presentations by guest contributors and a facilitated Q&A encouraging a practical exchange of playful, process-driven insights and approaches to teaching art.
There are currently no events. Explore our Resource section, where we gather insights inspired and informed by our ongoing research into art education.
Visit
Our programme of in-person and online events champion art education by nurturing material literacy and making, and fostering new ideas for artist-teachers to explore and experiment.
Events & Exhibitions
Selected resources from past events
Visitor Information
Freelands Foundation
12 Errol Street
London
EC1Y 8LX
Public transport
Freelands Foundation is conveniently located near Old Street station (8-min walk), Moorgate station (9-min walk), Barbican station (9-min walk) and Liverpool Street station (14-min walk).
A number of bus stops are also conveniently located on Old Street and City Road. You can find information about transport accessibility and plan your journey via the Transport for London website here.
Cycling
A docking station for cycle hire bikes is situated by Old Street Station, Baldwin Street and Bath Street St Lukes.
Parking
Freelands Foundation unfortunately does not have parking available for visitors. The nearest parking area is located off Lamb’s Passage.
Access & Facilities
British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for events at Freelands Foundation is available on request. Please note, we require two weeks' notice to confirm an interpreter.
As our building undergoes refurbishment, we are keen to find out what we can do to better improve our facilities and facilitate your visit. A visual access document is available for visitors upon request. Should you have any access requirements, please contact us. Email [email protected] or call us on (+44) 020 3598 7081.
Physical Access
There are 2 steps leading to the entrance on 12 Errol Street and 1 step leading through Lambs Buildings. A portable ramp is available upon request. A lift is available to access all floors of the building.
Toilets
There are multiple gender-neutral toilets onsite, across each floor, and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. For more detailed information regarding the features and dimensions please contact our team who will be able to assist.
Documentation
Photography may be taken at our in-person events by the Foundation. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a team member upon arrival.
All online events are screen-recorded. The video file is stored in the Foundations digital archive and shared directly with event attendees.